Health Topics
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Facts About Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds are the seeds of the flax plant. These seeds produce what is commonly known as linseed oil or flaxseed oil. Forms of Flaxseeds In stores, flaxseeds are sold in three forms: whole, ground and oil. Whole flaxseeds are either pre-packed or are contained in bulk containers. These seeds have a brown or gold color…
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Facts About Ice Cream
Ice cream is a type of food that is a combination of a sweetening agent, milk products, flavoring, and sometimes solid additions (like nuts, chocolate or fruit). According to the FDA, a flavored ice cream that contains solid additions should contain at least eight percent milk fat, while plain ice cream should contain at least…
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Nutrition in Kiwi
The kiwi is a kind of fruit that has its origins in China. In fact, this fruit was originally named the Chinese gooseberry. It was not until fruit growers from New Zealand renamed it for their country’s national bird that the fruit was known as kiwi. Choosing and Buying the Best Quality Kiwi A plump…
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A Watermelon’s Benefits
Defined, the watermelon plant is considered an African vine. Its fruit, also known as the watermelon, is large and edible, with a rind that is hard green in color. The flesh of the watermelon fruit is watery pink or reddish pink. Watermelons can be found in many countries in the world and thus is readily…
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Potato Chips and Nutrition
Basically, potato chips are potatoes that have been dehydrated and deep fried in oil and salted. The original recipe for the potato chip came from George Krum, who made it at a Saratoga Springs restaurant. The Nutritional Value of Potato Chips Almost all commercial potato chips have a high fat and salt content. For instance,…
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An Apple A Day
An apple is the fruit of the Apple tree, which has its origins in Asia and is included in the species Malus domestica and Rosaceae family. Because of its nutritional benefits, the apple tree is one of the most cultivated tree fruits in the world. Varieties of Apples There are many kinds of apples. Some…
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Diet and Alzheimer ’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that most commonly happens in elderly people. Dementia is a kind of disorder in the brain that has serious effects in the person’s ability to perform his normal activities. Studies have suggested that food may have a positive contribution in reducing the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Achieving good nutrition in the supermarket
A nutritious diet starts with choosing healthy ingredients, and the supermarket is the place where most of us get our food. Everything you need for balanced nutrition, from fresh fruit and veggies, to whole grains, lean protein and dairy can be found there. It’s just a matter of picking out the right mix for your…